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Ibuprofen

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
Rebel Distributors Corp
Label updated
2012-03-27
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
IBUPROFEN
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Active Ingredient (In each tablet)

Ibuprofen 200 mg (NSAID)*

*nonsteroidal anti- inflammatory drug

Purpose

Pain reliever/ fever reducer

Uses

temporarily relieves minor aches and pain due to

  • minor pain of arthritis
  • headache
  • toothache
  • backache
  • the common cold
  • menstrual cramps
  • muscular aches
  • temporarily reduces fever
Warnings

Allergy alert: Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include

  • hives
  • facial swelling
  • asthma (wheezing)
  • shock
  • skin reddening
  • rash
  • blisters

If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you

  • are age 60 or older
  • have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
  • take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
  • take other drugs containing prescription or non prescription NSAIDs [aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others]
  • have 3 or more alcoholic drinks everyday while using this product
  • take more or for a longer time than directed
Do not use
  • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/ fever reducer
  • right before or after heart surgery
Ask a doctor before use if
  • stomach bleeding warning applies to you
  • you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
  • you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
  • you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, kidney disease or asthma
  • you are taking a diuretic
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
  • under a doctor's care for any serious condition
  • taking aspirin for heart attack or stroke, because ibuprofen may decrease this benefit of aspirin
  • taking any other drug
when using this product
  • take food or milk if stomach upset occurs
  • the risk of heart attack or stroke may increase if you use more than directed or for longer than directed
stop use and ask a doctor if
  • you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding
  • feel faint
  • vomit blood
  • have bloody or black stools
  • have stomach pain that does not get better
  • pain gets worse or last for more than 10 days
  • fever gets worse or last more than 3 days
  • redness or swelling is present in the painful area
  • any new symptoms appear
if pregnant or breast feeding

ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use ibuprofen during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.

keep out of reach of children

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away.

This package is not for households with young children.

Directions
  • do not take more than directed
  • the smallest effective dose should be used
Adults and children
12 years and older
  • take 1 tablet every4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist
  • if pain or fever does not respond to 1 tablet, 2 tablets may be used
  • do not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
children under 12 years
  • ask a doctor


other information
  • store between 20o- 25oC (68o- 77oF)
  • avoid high humidity and excessive heat above 40oC (104oF)
Inactive Ingredients:

carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, DC yellow# 10, FDC blue# 2, FDC red# 40, FDC yellow# 6, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, red iron oxide, titanium dioxide

Questions? Adverse drug event call: (800)687-0176

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Pfizer Consumer Healthcare, owner of the registered trademark ADVIL®.

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DailyMed Set ID: 98a219ab-aa30-46cb-ac13-5c9095a75b40 · Version 1
NDC: 42254-194